Spotlights

Green Theatres Programme Success  

The Programme Clinical Lead won the Health Care without harm European Sustainable healthcare project of the year at the inaugural European sustainable healthcare awards in Berlin in June 2023. 

The CfSD Green Theatres Programme was well received, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social care said: 

"Programmes like the Green Theatres Programme are key to our transition to become a net zero Health Service, whilst ensuring patient safety remains at the very heart of every clinical decision."

Green Theatres Programme Publications 

The Green Theatres Programme Clinical Lead was featured in Time magazine in December 2023, highlighting the work of the programme and its impact.  

The publication highlights the impact that the National Green Theatres Programme can bring to driving down emissions across NHS Scotland.  

The Green Theatres Programme initiative, supported by the Scottish Government, has inspired similar actions globally, including in England, the EU, and various US hospitals. Besides phasing out desflurane, the programme aims to reduce single-use instruments, improve waste disposal, and enhance supply chain sustainability, setting a precedent for broader environmental measures in healthcare.